Hello,
Shortly for the introduction:
I had to put the CB-radio and GPS voice amplifier (many GPS-s are too quiet) to somewhere and for CB-radio installation I had special requirement - no need for radio removal if thief danger exists. Additionally I wanted to use two antennas and make quick switch between antennas using "coaxial-relay". After many "prototyping" (using thick carton) I found the design what fits well into my car.
Materials used:
1) 6mm plywood (film laminated, both sides)
2) Aluminium four-corner cross-section pipe 10mm*10mm
3) Aluminium four-corner cross-section pipe 15mm*15mm
4) thick imitation leather
5) M3 screws, ca 150pcs (different lengths), same amount washers, hex nuts
6) Double sided adhesives (brand 3M only) used for LED panel mount, mounting decorative frames for LED panels.
7) Thin adhesive films (brand: 3M only, made for external use on car bodies - so it is durable and replaceable!) used to make frames for LED panels and covering certain edges for physical protection.
8) Different epoxies (liquid and non liquid) used for screw covering, fixing, making custom made sockets to fit into Toyota original connector.
9) Rocker switches ordered from http://www.oznium.com/rocker-switch Avoid cheap copies. I had to throw away the first shipment what I did receive via eBay. If someone is interested what is the real difference I can make some macro-photos to explain how differently the plastic can be handled in manufacturing process (the quality of the molding form etc.)
10) Some materials from Office shops: a) small metal paper stand, used for speaker and CB radio speaker "grille" b) thick transparent folder used as LED panel windows glass material.
11) All the cables are crimped and for TAP connections 3M Self-stripping Electrical Tap Connector 558 used.
12) neodymium magnets used for panel hiding the CB radio and on back side covering the storage space.
Here are eleven pictures:
So, you want to see where is the radio?
It is here...
Update!
Some pictures of the inside view. I found my camera, it was lost and these pictures was not downloaded to PC.